The Great Depression for Kids - (For Kids) by Cheryl Mullenbach (Paperback)
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Highlights
- 2016 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People List Have you ever wondered what it was like to live during the Great Depression?
- 9-12 Years
- 8.5" x 11.0" Paperback
- 144 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, History
- Series Name: For Kids
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About the Book
"Have you ever wondered what it was like to live during the Great Depression? Perhaps you think of the stock market crash of 1929, unemployed workers standing in breadlines, and dust storms swirling on the Great Plains. But the 1930s were also a time when neighbors helped neighbors, librarians delivered books on horseback, and an army of young men rebuilt the nation's forests, roads, and parks. The Great Depression for Kids provides a balanced and realistic picture of an era rife with suffering but also deep-rooted with hope and generosity."--Back cover.Book Synopsis
2016 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People List Have you ever wondered what it was like to live during the Great Depression? Perhaps you think of the stock market crash of 1929, unemployed workers standing in breadlines, and dust storms swirling on the Great Plains. But the 1930s were also a time when neighbors helped neighbors, librarians delivered books on horseback, and an army of young men rebuilt the nation's forests, roads, and parks. TheGreat Depression for Kids provides a balanced and realistic picture of an era rife with suffering but also deep-rooted with hope and generosity. Beginning with a full chapter on the 1920s, the book provides important background knowledge to help set the stage for an in-depth look at the decline of the economy and attempts at recovery over the next decade. Twenty-one hands-on activities invite young history buffs to understand and experience this important era in American history. Kids can recreate Depression glassware; simulate a windstorm; learn how to research, buy, and sell stocks; design a paper block quilt; play "round ball"; and much more.Review Quotes
"Highly recommend this book to students looking to learn more about the Great Depression through examining primary documents, reading quotes, and trying out some activities people did during these times." --VOYA magazine
"Mullenbach presents a thorough but readily accessible account of the Great Depression." --Publishers Weekly
"The information is solid, and Mullenbach provides facts not usually found elsewhere." --School Library Journal
About the Author
Cheryl Mullenbach is a former history teacher, librarian, public television project manager, and K-12 social studies consultant. She is the author of The Industrial Revolution for Kids: A History with 21 Activities and Double Victory: How African American Women Broke Race and Gender Barriers to Help Win World War II.Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 11.0 Inches (W) x .31 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.07 Pounds
Suggested Age: 9-12 Years
Series Title: For Kids
Sub-Genre: History
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages: 144
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Theme: United States, 20th Century
Format: Paperback
Author: Cheryl Mullenbach
Language: English
Street Date: July 1, 2015
TCIN: 93120195
UPC: 9781613730515
Item Number (DPCI): 247-19-1726
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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